Style & Travel

STYLE

From sci-fi to sustainability: The radical fashion of Iris van Herpen

She’s not just dressing A-listers such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Michelle Yeoh – she’s rewriting the rules of couture with eco-conscious designs

The Artycapucines VII collection reunites two creative leaders whose first collaboration in 2003 redefined the fashion-art connection.
STYLE

Whimsy meets luxury: Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Artycapucines VII bags debut

The Japanese artist transforms 11 Capucines bags into playful, sculptural works unveiled at Art Basel Paris 2025

At 43 mm, the dramatic new Black Bay 68 has a fearless, commanding presence.
WATCHES

Top Tudor timepieces to gift this Christmas

‘Tis the season for bold colours, heritage design and exceptional craft

Benjamin Kheng embraces the spirit of the season.
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS

Benjamin Kheng: Why Christmas means so much

The star opens up about finding light and joy each December

Kaws' massive Companion sculpture makes a splash at Souq Al Mina waterfront.
FEATURE

Under Kaws’ moonlit glow, a Singaporean leads Manar Abu Dhabi’s night-time art show

Curator Khai Hori turns mangroves, deserts and historic sites into a cosmic wonderland

The Zelos Hammerhead watches feature titanium cases and bracelets, and dials made of meteorite, mother of pearl, red Tiger's Eye stone or other less common materials.

Singapore’s watch microbrands keep ticking amid a global slowdown

Tariffs, export dips and cautious buyers are testing local watchmakers – but creativity and community fuel their resilience

Stephanie Chai, CEO of The Luxe Nomad, works with a team of nearly 200 across the region.
GLOBAL PLAYERS

Stephanie Chai: The ex-model redefining luxury villa vacation rentals in Asia

The Luxe Nomad grew from a flash-sale website to a US$63 million hospitality business

 Naphaporn “Lek” Bodiratnangkura, CEO of the Nai Lert Group, is the driving force behind Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Aman’s new outpost.  She wears a white shirt, black shorts, bomber jacket, Legacy pumps and black Capucines leather bag, all from Louis Vuitton.
GLOBAL PLAYERS

From party girl to property queen: Naphaporn ‘Lek’ Bodiratnangkura

She was once dubbed the ‘Paris Hilton of Thailand’. Now she’s the force behind Thailand’s exquisite new Aman hotel

Bukhara Biennial promises art and transformation, with works such as this tiled courtyard by Marina Perez Simao and Bakhtiyar Babamuradov.
ARTS

Grieving? Heartbroken? Uzbekistan’s Bukhara Biennial might heal you

The country’s first major international art show offers some balm for a hurting world

Red-light therapy at Como Shambhala Singapore combines science-backed recovery with performance training – a growing draw for high-performance travellers.
LIFESTYLE

Singapore hotels redefine luxury with oxygen pods, ice baths and more

As high-performance travellers swop facials for biohacking technology, hotels are racing to deliver